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Cottage in Grayling
4.98 out of 5 average rating, 158 reviewsThe Morel Cottage
Sep 24 – Oct 1
Cottage in Gaylord
4.89 out of 5 average rating, 316 reviewsCozy Cottage on the Lake.
Mar 21 – 28
Guesthouse in Suttons Bay
4.98 out of 5 average rating, 251 reviewsRed Twig Studio
Oct 25 – Nov 1
Cottage in East Jordan
4.93 out of 5 average rating, 260 reviewsAntrim/Charlevoix County-The Guest House $89-125
Feb 25 – Mar 4
Apartment in Traverse City
4.98 out of 5 average rating, 222 reviewsPrivate sandy beachfront on the West Bay in TC
Feb 13 – 20
Condo in Williamsburg
4.97 out of 5 average rating, 123 reviewsJust a few steps to the water & amazing sunsets!
Dec 30 – Jan 6
Condo in Interlochen
4.96 out of 5 average rating, 138 reviewsThe Bradford *Hot Tub *King Bed *Amazing Views
Jan 30 – Feb 6
Cabin in Gaylord
4.96 out of 5 average rating, 168 reviewsCozy Cabin
Nov 9 – 16
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Home in Roscommon
4.97 out of 5 average rating, 219 reviewsHiggins*HighlyRated*Fireplace*BeachKayaks
Oct 24 – 31
Apartment in Charlevoix
4.95 out of 5 average rating, 142 reviewsBoho Loft Apartment
Dec 29 – Jan 5
Cottage in Traverse City
4.98 out of 5 average rating, 103 reviewsThe Hobbit House on Spider Lake
Mar 16 – 23
Cabin in Gaylord
4.97 out of 5 average rating, 354 reviewsHephzibah’s Haven: Up North cabin with Lake Access
Feb 8 – 15
Guest suite in Interlochen
4.97 out of 5 average rating, 313 reviewsHarmony House, Interlochen
Jan 1 – 8
Cottage in Elk Rapids
4.94 out of 5 average rating, 236 reviewsWaterfront Cottage in Elk Rapids, Michigan
Dec 14 – 21
Home in Bellaire
4.92 out of 5 average rating, 37 reviews3rd Night Free:Clam Lake Cottage-Torch Lake Access
Dec 23 – 30
Home in East Jordan
4.96 out of 5 average rating, 193 reviewsGunther’s Cottage -Nostalgic, SuperClean, Historic
Sep 2 – 9
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Home in Central Lake
4.95 out of 5 average rating, 59 reviewsThe Maple View House and Suana: Tranquility Awaits
Oct 12 – 19
Home in Petoskey
4.94 out of 5 average rating, 231 reviewsGorgeous Getaway! 2 Queens/2 Fold-up twins.
Nov 17 – 24
Home in Interlochen
4.94 out of 5 average rating, 375 reviewsCabin in the woods close to TC/Sleeping Bear Dunes
Oct 12 – 19
Home in Traverse City
4.95 out of 5 average rating, 443 reviewsQuiet freshly renovated two bedroom lake house
Oct 17 – 24
Home in Bellaire
4.9 out of 5 average rating, 108 reviewsEclectic Cottage 0.4 mile from downtown Bellaire!
Sep 9 – 16
Home in Traverse City
4.92 out of 5 average rating, 220 reviewsWoodland Trail House
Jan 2 – 9
Home in Indian River
4.95 out of 5 average rating, 115 reviewsNorthern Michigan's Four Seasons Oasis!
Oct 24 – 31
Home in Suttons Bay
4.95 out of 5 average rating, 61 reviewsSuttons Bay Therapy-AC/HotTub/GameRoom/FirePlace
Oct 14 – 21
Your guide to Torch Lake
All About Torch Lake
One of the most picturesque lakes in Michigan — which is saying something, considering it’s next to Lake Michigan — Torch Lake is beloved for turquoise water so clear you can see the bottom. Some even compare it to the Caribbean. The shoreline of this 19-mile-long body of water, the biggest of 14 in the Elk River chain of lakes, is ringed by evergreen trees and pricey lakefront homes. Most visitors come here to spend their days in and on the water, whether in a fishing boat or on jet skis, innertubes, or paddleboards.
During the summer months, boats and rafts cluster along the shallow two-mile sandbar at the lake’s south end, resembling a floating party. But it’s easy to drift away from the festivities to a spot where you can relax and soak in the beauty of Northern Michigan, or placidly fish for trout and wide-mouth bass. Off the water, small resort towns such as Elk Rapids, Alden, and Bellaire promise distraction in the form of restaurants and shops, and the cultural draws of Traverse City are just 30 miles away.
The best time to stay in a vacation rental in Torch Lake
Given Torch Lake’s location in northern Lower Michigan, it may not be a surprise that peak season here is June through August, when the temperatures hang between the 60s and 80s Fahrenheit. While sunny days are frequent in summer, so are rainy ones, especially in August and September, so bring waterproof jackets along with your swimsuits and sunblock. Both spring (April-May) and fall (October-November) are gorgeous in Michigan, with cool temperatures and plenty of color in the wildflowers and trees. Although the lake does not freeze in winter, below-freezing temperatures and snowfall are common. Bundle up!
Top things to do in Torch Lake
Boating
A number of companies rent out pontoons or small boats for an afternoon or a few days. You can stay on the lake — after all, there’s quite a bit of it to peruse — or, if you have a smaller boat, travel along the river to the connected Elk Lake and Clam Lake.
Charlevoix
Located just 20 miles from the northern tip of Torch Lake, picturesque Charlevoix is worth a day trip to browse through the craft shops and wander around the century-old Castle Farms. Charlevoix’s most eye-opening feature: 26 stone-and-thatch cottages known as “mushroom houses.”
Grass River Natural Area
With Grand Traverse Bay to the west and Torch Lake to the east, your options for shoreline walks are many, and there are bike trails aplenty as well. Dedicated hikers will enjoy exploring the forests and meadows of the 1,500-acre Grass River Nature Preserve in Bellaire, as well as a 1.5-mile-long boardwalk that leads through the wetlands.
Torch Lake Tour
Northeastern Michigan’s wineries, cideries, and breweries have flourished over the past decade, and the Torch Lake Tour directs you to 10 of them, a loop that circles the lake. You can find your own way around the tour or hire a driver to guide you.
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